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Quake

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Quake

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Xbox One · macOS · Linux · Classic Macintosh · Xbox · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo 64 · SEGA Saturn · Commodore / Amiga · PC · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5

id Software · 1996

LumiScore

59/100

Good

Quake is an action shooter that enhances spatial awareness, adaptive challenge, and hand-eye coordination through intense combat, but has mature content and potential social risks.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

14

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.75

Quake offers intense first-person shooter action, enhancing spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its full 3D environments and challenging combat. Its strategic elements in weapon choice and movement also engage critical thinking.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.56

The competitive multiplayer mode in Quake can expose players to competitive toxicity, social comparison, and impact self-worth based on performance. The game also features a high level of violence.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~1 hReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Quake safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Quake a LumiScore of 59/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Quake appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Quake, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Quake?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Quake is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Quake?

The competitive multiplayer mode in Quake can expose players to competitive toxicity, social comparison, and impact self-worth based on performance. The game also features a high level of violence.